Watch: Rep. Donna Edwards as Olivia Pope in 'Scandal' spoof

What’s not to like about a congresswoman spoofing the hit TV show Scandal?

Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md., opened her gig at Wednesday’s 70th Annual Congressional Dinner by showing a video of her playing Olivia Pope, the fictional “fixer” of all things scandalous in the nation’s capital. For those who’ve never watched, Olivia (played by Kerry Washington) just happens to be having an affair with President Fitzgerald Grant (played by Tony Goldwyn).

Alas, Edwards’ stand-up style remarks after the video fell a bit short, according to our colleagues who were there.

But Edwards’ take on Scandal is worth a look, especially for — spoiler alert — the gag involving her kiss with House Speaker John Boehner. (No scandal there: The speaker actually did give Edwards a smooch at last year’s Congressional Women’s Softball Game.)

The congressional dinner is sponsored by the Washington Press Club Foundation. Proceeds from the event go toward the organization’s programs, including oral histories by pioneering female journalists.